How much is not enough???
Ever since the arrival of my daughter 9 months ago I have ridden my bike 4 times and one of those times was for a service! I am struggling to get out on it once a month at the moment.
Just seems a waste. Couple that with the fact I had a short ban this year for a speeding offence I committed when I collected my car, I am constantly aware of losing my licence permanently. Even riding sensibly you forget how quick these sports bikes go.
I think the time may have come to focus on track days. Maybe leave it this summer and decide.
Not sure what to do!!! Love having it there as an option but just seems a waste! What do you lot do?
Stu
Bikes go quick...trying not too is futile...if you're worried about your license get rid...it really is that simple.
True. Wasn't worried about my licence until this year as stated above.
Just have it exactly how I like it and it's not that easy a decision.... Not for me anyway.
Swap it out for a naked bike, or streetfighter it, and drop the gearing... and then use a bit more discipline.
Quote from: ash on June 02, 2014, 02:18:55 PM
Swap it out for a naked bike, or streetfighter it, and drop the gearing... and then use a bit more discipline.
Discipline seems to be the key there. It is very hard to control yourself on a sports bike!
INO The key is to get something smaller or slower which you have to work hard to have fun if the only time you enjoy riding it is when it is up in the powerband.
trackdays. /thread.
but therein lies another set of problems to content with. namely how to get enough time off work to do all you want to!
Quote from: Millhouse on June 02, 2014, 02:54:37 PM
trackdays. /thread.
but therein lies another set of problems to content with. namely how to get enough time off work to do all you want to!
I am self employed so that's not a issue thankfully. Id be doing about 5 a year I imagine.
it wont be enough.
;)
Is it ever!
Maybe triple r is the way to go. Who knows. Another first world problem?
No-one ever got banned for doing wheelies......
If anyone thinks a Naked bike is the answer to stop you speeding then think again...okay so 150mph is hell....but achievable if you wanted...0 to 120 is easy...and you'll find yourself in shit if caught...I'm not being flippant with you Stuno1...but the only way to be assured of remaining out of trouble is getting rid...discipline is an option that only a few can achieve...
Yeah. Sadly that's probably true. Speed = fun hence track days.
Will see how I get on for the rest of the summer I think and make a decision. Love my bike and don't want to jump in to a decision.
Stu
We've all been there...I try to tame it by not doing stupid speeds...enjoy the twisties...but there are still some mad moments...in truth I can only hope luck remains my friend.
Quote from: Alzo on June 02, 2014, 04:04:45 PM
We've all been there...I try to tame it by not doing stupid speeds...enjoy the twisties...but there are still some mad moments...in truth I can only hope luck remains my friend.
That's it though isn't it. Luck.
In Essex there is a very strong police presence and unmarked biker police. I get the impression luck runs out more quickly here than where I used to live.
The fact is I was looking to sell my bike just because I was not using it enough. The price of fuel and tyres has gone stupid and the insurance, servicing and MOT every year were another cost I could not really justify.
Then I wrote it off which gave me some time to reflect and I am now happy with the track bike and riding trials.
It has taken from 2011 to now to start thinking I would like another road bike but the money is not there and neither is the time still.
I got rid of mine a couple of years ago for the same reason and if I'm being honest don't miss it like I thought I would. Time with the family is more precious than time on a bike.
I do keep thinking about selling all the bikes because I have a baby on the way id be bloody properly loaded could buy a Maserati with that sort of money but I think id miss it too much need atleast another half decent crash before I retire got a few more brushs with death left in me (touch wood)
Buy a supermoto and explore the B roads. :cool:
Quote from: terry950sm on June 02, 2014, 09:00:15 PM
Buy a supermoto and explore the B roads. :cool:
if that was aimed at me I am haha if not
Do WHAT THE MAN SAYS!!!!!!
Honda C90 is the way to go - you'll never have so much fun :rofl:
or look so cool those things live on the back wheel!!!!
C90 on the race track is where it's at....never had such fun time going so slowly.
They do crash surprisingly well.
It's a lot harder to find the money to buy another once it's gone, even if you use it very infrequently I would say keep it if funds allow.
Quote from: Coxy on June 03, 2014, 04:47:09 PM
It's a lot harder to find the money to buy another once it's gone, even if you use it very infrequently I would say keep it if funds allow.
As I said, took me 10 years after I sold mine
Quote from: ash on June 03, 2014, 10:21:17 PM
Quote from: Coxy on June 03, 2014, 04:47:09 PM
It's a lot harder to find the money to buy another once it's gone, even if you use it very infrequently I would say keep it if funds allow.
As I said, took me 10 years after I sold mine
they speak sense :-) took my 13 years to get back on bikes after I gave them up for the kids.
which is exactly why im refusing because of me having one, I look far to good in leather to give it up :tongue:
Quote from: Coxy on June 03, 2014, 04:47:09 PM
It's a lot harder to find the money to buy another once it's gone, even if you use it very infrequently I would say keep it if funds allow.
This is a a great point. The wife would squeal if i said in a few years I want to spend £x on another bike as I miss it.
Quote from: Stuno1 on June 04, 2014, 06:20:51 AM
Quote from: Coxy on June 03, 2014, 04:47:09 PM
It's a lot harder to find the money to buy another once it's gone, even if you use it very infrequently I would say keep it if funds allow.
This is a a great point. The wife would squeal if i said in a few years I want to spend £x on another bike as I miss it.
It's not about though is it?...you fear for your license given your location.
Buy a track bike, then you can schedule in the days you'll use it in advance which will give you time to arrange child care etc
Quote from: Alzo on June 04, 2014, 06:25:00 AM
Quote from: Stuno1 on June 04, 2014, 06:20:51 AM
Quote from: Coxy on June 03, 2014, 04:47:09 PM
It's a lot harder to find the money to buy another once it's gone, even if you use it very infrequently I would say keep it if funds allow.
This is a a great point. The wife would squeal if i said in a few years I want to spend £x on another bike as I miss it.
It's not about though is it?...you fear for your license given your location.
funny
I live in exact same location and have no fear for my licence?
I have found the police in essex usually have much better things to do than nicking bikers, unlike police forces in some counties
maybe I am just lucky
Quote from: Stuno1 on June 04, 2014, 06:20:51 AM
This is a a great point. The wife would squeal if i said in a few years I want to spend £x on another bike as I miss it.
My wife would squeal if I decided I wasn't having another bike. :rofl:
Quote from: comment on June 04, 2014, 11:32:56 AM
Quote from: Stuno1 on June 04, 2014, 06:20:51 AM
This is a a great point. The wife would squeal if i said in a few years I want to spend £x on another bike as I miss it.
My wife would squeal if I decided I wasn't having another bike. :rofl:
Then you are very lucky!
Quote from: Alzo on June 04, 2014, 06:25:00 AM
Quote from: Stuno1 on June 04, 2014, 06:20:51 AM
Quote from: Coxy on June 03, 2014, 04:47:09 PM
It's a lot harder to find the money to buy another once it's gone, even if you use it very infrequently I would say keep it if funds allow.
This is a a great point. The wife would squeal if i said in a few years I want to spend £x on another bike as I miss it.
It's not about though is it?...you fear for your license given your location.
That is the main factor yes. Going to give it the rest of the summer and try to calm down a bit. Not exactly ott now! If I am not enjoying it and am just worried about losing my licence then that's that! Track days only.